Now we can record, automate and edit any movements we make on just about any parameter in our DAW. This is truly a great thing but there are a few pitfalls that you have to look out for. Here we take a look at understanding the various automation modes in Logic Pro.

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Hey Ben,
'Write' mode is great to use when you're 'recording' automation to a track for the first time.
Also, if you decide you wish to delete / overwrite all automation on all tracks... then use write mode! (It's safe to say I don't use write mode much!!)

Hi Ben... The simple answer to your question is 'never' ;) To be honest it's only really there for legacy reasons and to tie in with controls on some dedicated control surfaces. Even the Logic manual suggests "it is only there to complete the automation modes"

Glad you're finding these tuts useful Ben! Keep checking back daily - there's lots of good stuff in the pipeline...
@ Mo... I should've said "I don't use write mode EVER!!" Ha! Well, I'm sure I used it the once when I first used track automation in Logic and to my dismay the rest of the automation on my tracks disappeared ;-)

I second the emotion of avoiding Write mode. I never use it. If you're starting a track and you want to write in initial volume levels, Latch is fine for that. And if you want to delete automation, there are much faster ways of doing that where you don't have to wait for your entire track to play down.

Hi Mo. If I automate the volume on a track, but then want to adjust the 'original' overall volume of the track, how can I do this while still maintaining the automation pattern?
For example, I automate a track to go up in volume that orignally started on -5. But then I decide to move the fader down to -8. But when I try that, the automation automatically snaps back to -5 every time. Thanks!

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